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Home My WebLink About2006-07-17 Council minutes I ~ j -....= -~ ~~~~'t "-~ __I' ...,.. ... CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: July 17, 2006 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk Re: Council Work Session, July 17, 2006, 6:30 PM in Emma J. Harvat Hall Council: Bailey, Champion, Correia, Elliott, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Wilburn UISG Rep.: Baeth Staff: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fosse, Knoche, Panos, Davidson Tapes: 06-56, Both Sides; 06-57, Both Sides (A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's Office) ADDITION TO AGENDA Council agreed to add item # 9b to the agenda at the request of the City Clerk - setting public hearing to consider a proposal for a fourth amendment to a purchase agreement between the City of Iowa City and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust for approximately 21.76 acres of property lying within Lots 10 through 17 of North Airport Development Subdivision and Lots 2, through 4 of the North Airport Development Subdivision - Part Two. PLANNING & ZONING ITEMS PCD Director Franklin presented information on the following items: A. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 1, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE CONDITIONALLY REZONING 2.83 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4435/4455 MELROSE AVENUE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC (P-1) ZONE TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC / LOW DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (P-1/RM-12) ZONE. (REZ06-00001) (Melrose Ridge) B. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 1, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2.32-ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 2401 SCOTT BOULEVARD FROM GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (1-1) TO NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC/INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (P-1/CI1 (REZ06-0016) (Eastside Recycling Center) C. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 1, 2006 ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, SUBSECTION 4E-8C, NONCONFORMING SIGNS, TO ALLOW FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF A NONCONFORMING SIGN BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. Council Work Session July 17, 2006 Page 2 D. CONDITIONALLY REZONING 1.39-ACRES ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1820 BOYRUM STREET FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) (REZ06-000014) (DeCoster) E. VACATING A PORTION OF RUPPERT ROAD WITHIN AVIATION COMMERCE PARK NORTH (VAC06-00004) F. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF AVIATION COMMERCE PARK NORTH (A RE. SUBDIVISION OF NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND NORTH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT-PART TWO), IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB05-00021) (DEFERRED FROM 6/27) G. AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF FORMER BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUDITOR'S PARCEL NO. 2006081 LOCATED TO THE NORTH AND EAST OF 708 S. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, TO PROFESSIONAL MUFFLER INC. City Attorney Dilkes and Public Works Director Fosse present for discussion. H. VACATING A PORTION OF THE OLD WEST BENTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF THE CURRENT WEST BENTON STREET AND EAST OF SOUTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE. (VAC06-00003) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Professional Muffler) See comment above. I. REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG SOUTH GILBERT STREET, SOUTH OF WATERFRONT DRIVE AND NORTH OF SOUTHGATE AVENUE, FROM INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (CI-1) TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC-2) ZONE. (REZ05-00022) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) J. CONDITIONALLY REZONING 20.79 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD, WEST OF TAFT AVENUE FROM INTERIM DEVELOPMENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (ID-RS) ZONE TO LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5) ZONE. (REZ06-00013) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) (Stone Bridge Estates) K. AMENDING TITLE 14, ZONING CODE, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN SPECIFIC PROVISIONS WITHIN ARTICLE 2B, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, ARTICLE 2C, COMMERCIAL ZONES, ARTICLE 2D, INDUSTRIAL AND RESEARCH ZONES, ARTICLE 4B, MINOR MODIFICATIONS, VARIANCES, SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, AND PROVISIONAL USES, ARTICLE 5A, OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS, AND ARTICLE 8A, GENERAL DEFINITIONS. (SECOND CONSIDERATION) ~__,,___'_'_'__"""_'_' _...._m..._.~_....~,._________~.~_.,_.._.~____. Council Work Session July 17, 2006 Page 3 L. VACATING A PORTION OF DANE ROAD SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 1. (VAC06-00002) (SECOND CONSIDERATION) Council requested a copy of the street plan shown on the overhead. M. APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF PARROTT ESTATES ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA. (SUB06-00001) N. RECOMMENDATION TO THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR S & G MATERIALS TO CONDUCT SAND-MINING OPERATIONS IN A 17-ACRE AREA LOCATED GENERALLY WEST OF THE IOWA RIVER AND EAST OF OAK CREST HILL ROAD (CU06-00001). COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS Telecommunications Commission - Nicholas Parker LOWER WEST BRANCH ROAD City Engr. Knoche and Civil Engr. Panos presented a power point of the status and overview of the Lower West Branch reconstruction project. MID-AMERICAN FRANCHISE PRESENTATION (IP3 of7/13 Info Packet) Terry Smith, representing Mid-American presented a power point on benefits to Mid-American and to the City to renew the franchise with Mid-American. Majority requested staff provide information on the next work session, July 31. Mayor Pro tem Bailey also requested that Council discuss a negotiation team comprised of at least 2 Council Members at that same meeting. STAFF ACTION: Schedule for July 31 work session. (Atkins) STREET VENDORS (agenda item # 7) Asst. City Mgr. Helling distributed maps of the City Plaza and keys to electrical outlets and water hydrants on the 100 and 200 blocks of Iowa Avenue. Council Member Champion suggested designating two parking spots for late night street vending. Majority were not interested in pursing the suggestion. TORNADO REVIEW Public Works Director Fosse presented a power point of the April 13 tornado recovery. Council suggested the presentation be shown on cable television. Council Work Session July 17, 2006 Page 4 SILO DISCUSSION (IP4 of July 13 info packet) Council Member Correia reported on her presentation to the School Board. Mayor Pro tem Bailey will appear at the public forum scheduled for July 19. Majority reiterated the interest in having a joint meeting to discuss the matter. AGENDA ITEMS AND COUNCIL TIME 1. (Agenda item # 8 - Resolution approving security information policy....) In response to Council Member Elliott, City Atty. Dilkes stated the items listed on the resolution were protected by the State Code previously, and the State Code had been repealed to provide City policy be established. 2. (Agenda item # 6 - ordinance amending Title 4 ... alcoholic beverages... eliminate requirement for Johnson County officials... state's electronic licensing system...) Council Member O'Donnell stated he would be supporting the ordinance but the language of "good moral character" bothered him. City Clerk Karr noted staff was requesting expedited action as well. 3. (Agenda item # 5d - public hearing and ordinance ... rezoning ... 1820 Boyrum Street ...) In response to Council Member Vanderhoef, the City Clerk stated the item was scheduled for hearing and first consideration on July 18. Correspondence had been distributed from the applicant requesting expedited action, and adoption on August 1. 4. (Consent calendar item # 3e(1) - resolution setting public hearing... 1220 South First Avenue to a public housing tenant) Council Member Correia noted that the City was doing several conveyances and requested an update of the policies and procedures operating the program. The City Manager stated he would provide information. Additionally, Correia asked if discussion of a community land trust program could be scheduled at the time of the next housing discussion. The City Manager suggested an update be provided on the public housing tenant program, and a memo on the status of housing discussions prior to scheduling discussion on a community land trust program. 5. (Consent Calendar # 3f(1 0) - resolution authorizing... release of a school site... Windsor Ridge Development) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, PCD Director Franklin stated the covenant is being removed and the property reverts back to the developer. 6. (IP5 of 7/16 Info Packet and IP13 of 7/13 Info Packet - Martin Diaz) In response to Mayor Pro tem Bailey, the City Attorney stated she would follow up with HIS Director Boothroy on the matter. 7. (Consent Calendar # 3e(2) - resolution setting public hearing... redevelopment of Brookland Park ...) Council Member Elliott requested cost estimates, and the City Manager stated he would provide tomorrow evening. Council Work Session July 17, 2006 Page 5 8. (IP17 of 7/13 info packet - Historic Preservation draft minutes) Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted discussion in the Historic Preservation minutes again on work being done without a permit and questioned if there was an ongoing problem and suggested doing something on cable television what work requires a permit. 9. (Consent Calendar # 3g(8) - Deborah Conger... handicap parking... Old Capitol Mall) Council Member Correia asked if there was any way to keep an amount of handicap stalls available during the repair work in the ramp. The City Manager stated he would follow up with Parking & Transit Director Fowler. Vanderhoef suggested University paratransit involvement to pick up and take home during that period. 10. (Consent Calendar # 3g(4) - Gary Drown regarding traffic ticket) Council Member Elliott complimented Revenue and Risk Manager Miller for her well written response. 11. Council Member O'Donnell stated the new dog park was incredible, and very busy. 12. Council Member Correia asked if Highway 6 signage could be provided for Napoleon Park softball fields. City Manager will follow up. SCHEDULE OF PENDING DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Pro tem Bailey noted parking at City Park on football week-ends and Fire station # 2 were scheduled for July 17 and not done; Sand Lake concept plan and naming for July 31 along with Grand Avenue roundabout design and Farmer's Market. Majority agreed to move the Farmer's Market discussion to Fall and add housing discussion (next steps) to the July 31 work session. Meeting adjourned 9:20 PM.